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DOUGLAS C ALTENBERN JR. MD
NPI 1124005145
Urology in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Douglas Altenbern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Altenbern is 1124005145. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2005.

Q: What is Douglas Altenbern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Altenbern was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 28 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since December 30, 2005PECOS Enrolled

395 WALLACE RD, STE 206B, NASHVILLE, TN 37211(615) 331-8281(615) 331-3043 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Douglas C Altenbern Jr. Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DOUGLAS C ALTENBERN JR. MD (NPI 1124005145) is an individual urology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD21659) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Metro Nashville General Hospital, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124005145

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208800000X

Provider Legal NameDOUGLAS C ALTENBERN JR.Credential: MD

Location Address395 WALLACE RD, STE 206BNashville, TN 37211-4881

Mailing Address2801 Charlotte AveNashville, TN 37209-4035 · (615) 250-9200 · Fax (615) 250-9251

Phone(615) 331-8281

Fax(615) 331-3043

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateDecember 30, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1124005145 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208800000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · MD21659

Definition

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

395 WALLACE RD, Nashville, TN 37211

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Other Identifiers 4

Other340013309TN · Rr Medicare

Medicaid64799521KY

Medicaid3060807TN

Other0127086TN · Blue Cross

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Douglas C Altenbern Jr. Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8123157740

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100520000123

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

17 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Metro Nashville General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number440111

Location1818 Albion StreetNashville, TN 37208 · Davidson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37211 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Lubricant, individual sterile packet, each A4332

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

1 supplier11 claims660 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N

1 supplier11 claims660 services$1.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TIMOTHY RUFF MD PLLC

Surgery

395 WALLACE RD
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

Davidson County (615) 834-1760

SOUTHERN HILLS ORTHOPAEDIC CONSULTANTS LLC

Orthopaedic Surgery

395 WALLACE RD, SUITE 201
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

Davidson County (615) 781-1001

DR. ENOCH ELLERSON HARTMAN III PHARM.D.

Pharmacist

395 WALLACE RD, SUITE 102
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

Davidson County (615) 834-1398

R. ARUNACHALAM, MD, PC

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

395 WALLACE RD, SUITE B301
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

Davidson County (615) 942-7230

PHILLIP P PORCH III MD

Urology

395 WALLACE RD, STE 206B
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

Davidson County (615) 331-8281

STEVEN HUMPHREY MD PC

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

395 WALLACE RD, SUITE B300
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

Davidson County (615) 620-8020

JEFF D WHITFIELD MD

Urology

395 WALLACE RD, STE 206B
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

Davidson County (615) 331-8281

DR. MELVIN D LAW JR. MD

Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)

395 WALLACE RD, BLDG B SUITE 200
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

Davidson County (615) 329-0333

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Douglas Altenbern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Altenbern is 1124005145. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2005.

Where is Douglas Altenbern located?

Douglas Altenbern practices at 395 Wallace Rd Ste 206B, Nashville, TN 37211. The listed phone number is (615) 331-8281.

What is Douglas Altenbern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Douglas Altenbern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Altenbern is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Douglas Altenbern accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Douglas Altenbern as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Douglas Altenbern affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Douglas Altenbern is affiliated with Metro Nashville General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Altenbern was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 28 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.